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NZ Territorial On Top Of The World
Thursday, 3 June 2004, 10:06 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Julian Haszard, a 27 year-old Dentist from New Plymouth reached the summit on Sunday 23 May 2004. He said his ascent was the scariest and toughest thing he’s ever done, but is elated by his success. More >>
NZ Defence Seasprite Helicopter Damaged
Wednesday, 2 June 2004, 12:45 am | New Zealand Defence Force
On 22 May the Seasprite helicopter onboard the frigate HMNZS Te Mana suffered damage during a routine engine run. Damage to the structure of the Seasprite occurred following the development of significant ground resonance vibration during this engine run. ... More >>
Chinese PLA Security & Protection Delegation
Monday, 31 May 2004, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
A Security and Protection delegation from the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) is visiting New Zealand over the period 29 May to 3 June 2004. More >>
Territorial On Top Of The World
Friday, 28 May 2004, 10:29 am | New Zealand Defence Force
A Captain from the New Zealand Army Territorial Force has successfully climbed Mount Everest. More >>
Thai National Defence College Visit To New Zealand
Wednesday, 26 May 2004, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
A study group comprising 27 personnel from the National Defence College, Royal Thai Armed Forces, will visit New Zealand over the period 27 May to 2 June 2004. More >>
Canadian Commander visits New Zealand
Monday, 24 May 2004, 11:53 am | New Zealand Defence Force
The Commander of Maritime Forces (Pacific) to the Royal Canadian Navy arrives in New Zealand tomorrow for a five-day visit. More >>
Battle of Monte Cassino Commemorations
Thursday, 20 May 2004, 10:24 am | New Zealand Defence Force
A wreath-laying ceremony will be held at the National War Memorial (Buckle Street, Wellington) at 11am today to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of Monte Cassino. Members of the Royal New Zealand Air Force will form a ceremonial guard, while an Air Force ... More >>
NZLAV on the road again
Wednesday, 12 May 2004, 5:23 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
North Island motorists will see the Army's new Light Armoured Vehicle (NZLAV) on the road again over the next four days in the Central Plateau and Tauranga regions. More >>
Mothers Day Image from HMNZS TE MANA: Gulf of Oman
Tuesday, 11 May 2004, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The Crew of HMNZS TE MANA currently on patrol in the Gulf of Oman take a break on Mothers Day to send a message home to family and friends. More >>
UPDATE: New Zealand troops in Basrah
Monday, 10 May 2004, 11:37 am | New Zealand Defence Force
NZ Troops are safe and remain in Fortress Lines and will stay there today (Sunday). Defence spokesperson Lieutenant Commander Andrew Lincoln says, all NZ Troops are reported safe and well and remain in Base (Fortress Lines). It is likely that they ... More >>
Images: NZ Frigate Joins Multi-Nation Naval Force
Friday, 7 May 2004, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
HMNZS TE MANA has now joined 11 ships of the international coalition assigned to Operation Enduring Freedom. The ships gathered briefly yesterday (May 6 2004) in a tight arrowhead formation, before splitting up to continue with their patrol and ... More >>
NZ troops return from Afghanistan
Friday, 30 April 2004, 11:26 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Eighty four New Zealand Defence Force personnel will arrive Christchurch on Tuesday from a four-month tour of duty with the Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) in Afghanistan. The flight is scheduled to arrive Christchurch Airport at 6.30 pm, Tuesday May 4, ... More >>
Successful NZLAV Flight In Air Force Hercules
Thursday, 29 April 2004, 8:42 am | New Zealand Defence Force
NZLAV indoctrination continued today at Ohakea as the Air Force successfully completed C-130 Hercules loading and flight trials of the Army’s new Light Armoured Vehicle. More >>
ANZAC Day Images: New Zealand Defence Force
Monday, 26 April 2004, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
From Left to Right: BACK_- Australian Capt Mike Hummings (Rwanda, East Timor), NZ Major Bill Yates RNZAC(Bosnia, East Timor), Austrailian Federal Police Detective William Hadden (Vietnam), NZ Sgt Tony Thomson (Somalia), Aus Sgt Paul Fuller (Falklands, ... More >>
Australian Bombers Fly NZ Skies On Anzac Day
Friday, 23 April 2004, 5:31 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Australian F111 fighter aircraft will conduct a flypast over the Dunedin Cemetery at 0930 on ANZAC Day to salute their fallen comrades, coinciding with the cemetery’s wreath laying ceremony. More >>
Anzac Day Flypasts
Friday, 23 April 2004, 10:20 am | New Zealand Defence Force
The Air Force will support commemorations during Anzac day (Sunday April 25, 2004) with a number of dawn flypasts around New Zealand. More >>
UPDATE: NZ troops in basrah after explosions
Thursday, 22 April 2004, 9:14 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Basrah City remains closed to Coalition Forces except those directed to support Iraqi casualties. NZ Troops are safe and remain in Fortress Lines and will stay there today. More >>
Calling All D-DAY Veterans
Friday, 16 April 2004, 8:20 am | New Zealand Defence Force
June 6, 2004 is the 60th anniversary of D-Day, and Veterans’ Affairs New Zealand (VANZ) is interested in hearing from New Zealand veterans who served during the Allies’ invasion of Western Europe. More >>
New Defence Personnel For Afghanistan
Wednesday, 14 April 2004, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Ninety six New Zealand Defence Force personnel depart Christchurch on Thursday for a six month tour of duty with the Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) in Afghanistan. The flight is scheduled to depart Christchurch at 7.30 am, Thursday 15 April 2004. More >>
Afghanistan Deployment FAQ
Wednesday, 14 April 2004, 2:54 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
What does the Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) comprise of? The PRT consists of three Liaison (LNO) teams supported by Infantry, Engineers, Staff Officers, Communications and Logistic staff totalling 91 personnel. The LNO teams provide a conduit for information ... More >>
